Retail Mock Interview
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Question 6 of 30
How often are you late for your responsibilities, such as school or work?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have been late to school a couple of times, but generally due to a snow storm or city transit running behind. In those instances, I am sure to let someone know my whereabouts and ETA. I am on time, if not early, 99% of the time!"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I ask my team members to be about 5-10 minutes early every day for work, and I hold myself to that same standard. Being late is not an option for me and, should extenuating circumstances occur, I will let the appropriate parties know my whereabouts."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer would like to gauge how important being on time is, to you. Your answer should be that you are NEVER late! But we do know that, truthfully, some of us fall behind from time to time. Let the interviewer know that you are known for being responsible, and reliable. Express that; if you were to be late, you would handle the situation with the utmost professionalism.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Timeliness is important to me, and I do everything in my power to always be 10 minutes early for my shifts. My previous employer will attest to the fact that I am very punctual."
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I would say that I'm a punctual and reliable person. In my previous job, HR employed me at a store that wasn't close to where I live. I had to take the bus which wasn't always reliable. I still showed up to the best of my ability. The store manager worked with me to employ me in a Goodwill closer to where I lived. Something like this won't be an issue as I live within walking distance.
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Excellent! Your answer reassures the interviewer that you are dependable! You could also add in the event that you were ill or running late, you would notify your supervisor immediately.
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